Xenogears PERFECT WORKS: the Real thing [Paperback]

Squaresoft (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Dejikyubu (July 14, 2000)
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN-10: 4925075322
• ISBN-13: 978-4925075329
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,663,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Xenogears Perfect Works, August 21, 2000

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chris (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xenogears PERFECT WORKS: the Real thing (Paperback)

You need not be an avid fan of Xenogears nor a fan of video games to enjoy this book. It has much to offer, and is not only limited to a basic video game manual or walkthrough. Perfect Works gives the reader a good sense of what this game is about and at the same time endulges ones need for that of excellent japanese anime. This book has a great overall explaination to a emensly complex story, and a gallery of pictures that are adorn to the game. It offers all that a fan and reader alike could ever need to fufill there desire for a good story, game help, or even japanese art. The book is composed of sections that give the reader a deep explaination to the game. It has sections that a fan could find greatly usefull. Some sections may inculde that of the history, gallery or even story section. Perfect Works also has great sections that a reader could find interesting, the story could prove to be fun and good reading material while the gallery could prove to be a section that other inspiring artists or views may love. But besideds that now Squaresoft's, Xenogears Perfect Works is a book that all readers could easily find enjoyable.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for every Xenogears fan, September 16, 2001

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"miscopia" (London, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xenogears PERFECT WORKS: the Real thing (Paperback)

I remember the days, when this artbook was one of the most sought after RPG items, but thankfully, due to a recent reprint, it can now be found by everyone.

This artbook is divided into ten chapters that cover almost every aspect of the game. There are full descriptions and timelines of each character (Even of those who only had a brief appearance in the game) as well as beautiful pencil drawings that show the gradual developement that the producers went through during the creation stage.

And with the upcoming release of XenoSaga, I'm sure that everyone will want to grab this artbook just for the information of Episodes 1 - 5 in the series.

My personal favorite section though, was the two page spread of 'What If' photographs. While only three images appeared, they were ones that touched fairly close to any fans heart. (One being a cute wedding scene between Barth and Margie)

The Japanese illiterate might have some trouble reading this, but the abundance of images which can only be found in this booklet, make up for the cost completely.

All in all, I can't rate this artbook any less then five starts, due to the time and effort which must have gone into it. I reccommend this to everybody.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's called "Perfect Works" for a reason., August 25, 2002

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Riven "ladyriven" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xenogears PERFECT WORKS: the Real thing (Paperback)

This is quite possibly the most INCREDIBLE Japanese artbook that I own. (And that is saying something; I own QUITE a few)

First off, if you love Xenogears, this book is an absolute MUST-HAVE. Every inch, every *millimeter* of the game is covered in this book. Take note that even though it IS in Japanese text, it is also a very beautiful thick artbook with EVERY official Xenogears artwork ever released between it's covers. All of the origins of everything about Xenogears is in this book, including explanations of the connections between all of the characters, the history and structure of different creatures, places, etc. Even if you know absolutely NO Japanese, buy this book. You won't be disappointed.

Oh yeah, there ARE some translations available online of various parts of the book. :)